The number of patients in whom extraintestinal symptoms reflect the initial manifestation is rising. Common symptoms are changes in blood counts, which can arise from changes in all cell lineages. Among these, iron deficiency anemia is very common, but also thrombocytosis and thrombocytopenia have been reported to manifest themselves within the framework of celiac disease. […]
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Going gluten free often times leads to great improvements in health. However; if we focus only on gluten free and ignore these other important components, our improvements will plateau and our health will decline. The following is a list of things guaranteed to wreck your health if you ignore them… Eat processed foods – processed […]
Another new study shows just how flawed the biopsy and serum markers are at confirming a diagnosis. RESULTS: Celiac disease was detected primarily in first-degree relatives and patients with autoimmune disorders (40.6%). A gluten-free diet was prescribed to 20/106 patients because of symptoms, which were relieved in only 11. Eighty-nine of the 106 patients entered […]
Does Gluten Cause Kidney Disease? Kidney disease is an overlooked aspect of many patients with gluten intolerance. In this recent study, protein leakage dissipated on a gluten free diet saving this patient from a laundry list of medications and side effects. The authors of the study point out that gluten induced kidney damage can precede […]
A long term follow up study finds that a gluten free diet is helpful in reducing heartburn symptoms in patients with gluten sensitivity. GFD (gluten free diet) could be a useful approach in reducing GERD symptoms and in the prevention of recurrence. Source: J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2008 Sep;23(9):1368-72. Reflux is a common manifestation of gluten […]